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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 1472927.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/09/2020
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/09/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 500
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date: 10/19/2020
Final Order: 08/12/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/12/2022 | $0.00 | 11/09/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/31/2020 | $13,494.00 | 11/09/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/09/2020 | $13,494.00 | 11/09/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were working in close proximity to each other and were exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19: On or about April 9 - 17, 2020, the employer did not develop and implement timely and effective measures to mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Employees working at tables 1-6 of the Fabrication department worked in close proximity to each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. These conditions allowed the perpetuation of an outbreak of COVID-19 at the facility. As of April 22, 2020, the employer had 147 total positive tests out of approximately 1,265 employees.